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Welcome. Here you can find information you need to help your teenager make subject choices in Year 9 and career and learning choices in Year 11.

Section 1 Keeping up with changes in 14-19 education


Bringing you up to date with changes in the curriculum and qualifications that will create more opportunities and more flexible learning pathways in the future.

Section 2 Choices in Year 9


Helping your teenager choose from the wide range of courses and qualifications on offer - and information on additional support to help them make progress.

Section 3 Years 10 and 11 / Financial help


Helping your teenager learn as effectively as possible and supporting their plans for developing skills, experience and qualifications after Year 11.

Section 4 Higher education and other options


The range of opportunities and financial help available for young people who want to continue into higher education or work based learning.

Section 5 Skills for life / help with other challenges


The importance of life skills for successful learning and employment - and advice on how to cope with some of the other challenges your teenager may face.

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Get Parents and Carers guide as a Word or PDF file or in an alternative language from the Downloads page.

Which Way Now?

helps Year 9 students make decisions about courses and qualifications. Download it at www.connexions-direct.com/
whichwaynow
or contact DCSF Publications on 0845 602 2260.

connexions direct

Connexions Direct is a telephone helpline and web-based service for young people aged 13-19, where advisers offer information, advice and support.

www.connexions-direct.com

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